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Blackfriars, Glasgow

4.5 (23 Reviews)

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4 Blackfriars Road, Glasgow G1 1QL, United Kingdom

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Basic Info

Student Accommodation Bills included 24 hours security Elevator

548 Beds

Highest Floor 8

Built in 2006

Where is Blackfriars Glasgow?

Blackfriars Glasgow is a student accommodation in Glasgow, located at 4 Blackfriars Road, G1 1QL. This friendly community is situated in the Merchant area, with bus stops downstairs and quick access to universities around. A five-minute walk from Blackfriars Glasgow takes you to Glasgow city centre, placing you at the heart of its vibrant nightlife and magnificent historical heritage.

 

From Blackfriars Glasgow to Your University

 

Rooms at Blackfriars Glasgow

Blackfriars student accommodation Glasgow has six floors, all 520 rooms are En-suite types with a private bathroom. The kitchen and living room are shared by 2~4 people, equipped with a hob, oven, fridge, microwave, and other basic kitchen facilities. All rooms are fully furnished and equipped with bedding to help you settle in faster.

 

Amenities at Blackfriars Glasgow

  • 24 Hours Security – Ensures safety with round-the-clock staff.
  • CCTV – Continuous monitoring for enhanced student security.
  • Fire System – Modern alarms for reliable fire protection.
  • Reception – Helpful staff available for daily support.
  • Wi-Fi – Fast internet access throughout the building.
  • Laundry Room – Convenient washing and drying facilities onsite.
  • Vending Machine – Quick snacks and drinks are available anytime.
  • Study Room – Quiet space designed for focused studying.
  • Lounge – Comfortable area for relaxing and socialising.

 

Transport around Blackfriars Glasgow

Getting around Blackfriars in Glasgow is simple and convenient. This short guide lists the nearest train, subway and bus stops, with walking times and distances so you can plan journeys quickly. Whether commuting or exploring local sights, these nearby transport links make the area easily accessible on foot or by public transit.

  • High St Station bus stop: 2 mins walk (466 ft)
  • Burrell's Ln bus stop: 4 mins (0.2 mile)
  • Watson Street bus stop: 5 mins (0.2 mile)
  • Argyle Street train station: 12 mins walk (0.5 mile)
  • St. Enoch subway station: 17 mins walk (0.8 mile)

 

What's Hot around Blackfriars Glasgow

Blackfriars and its surroundings offer a compact but lively mix of shopping, dining and nightlife. Below is a quick snapshot of supermarkets, popular restaurants, cozy pubs and nearby attractions—perfect for visitors and locals wanting to discover good food, friendly bars, and cultural spots within easy walking distance.

  • Supermarket: ALDI, Tesco, Sainsbury's, and SPAR
  • Restaurants: Amore Ristorante e Pizzeria, The Italian Kitchen and Merchant Chippie
  • Pubs & Bars: Black Bull, Murphy's Irish Bar and The Press Bar
  • Attractions: The Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow Police Museum, George Square, Barrowland Park

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4.5

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CUI**

University of Glasgow

Blackfriars, Glasgow | Classic En-Suite | 51 week

5.0

My happy hometown, very convenient!
My happy hometown, very convenient!

Du**

University of Glasgow

Blackfriars, Glasgow | Premium Range 3 En-Suite | 51 week

5.0

The quality of living is very good, and the service is also very good.
The quality of living is very good, and the service is also very good.

LIU**

University of Glasgow

Blackfriars, Glasgow | Premium Range 3 En-Suite | 51 week

5.0

Good service, convenient transportation, there is a supermarket downstairs.
Good service, convenient transportation, there is a supermarket downstairs.

YANG**

University of Glasgow

Blackfriars, Glasgow | Premium Range 3 En-Suite | 51 week

5.0

The surrounding environment is convenient for shopping and travel.
The surrounding environment is convenient for shopping and travel.

LING**

University of Glasgow

Blackfriars, Glasgow | Classic En-Suite | 51 week

5.0

The housing experience is good, and the surrounding facilities are comprehensive.
The housing experience is good, and the surrounding facilities are comprehensive.

LI**

University of Strathclyde

Blackfriars, Glasgow | Premium Range 3 En-Suite | 51 week

5.0

The geographical location is excellent, with convenient living nearby.
The geographical location is excellent, with convenient living nearby.

LIN**

University of Strathclyde

Blackfriars, Glasgow | Premium Range 2 En-Suite | 44 week

5.0

The supermarket is right across from the apartment, it's close to the school, and the environment is quite nice, but it's really frustrating to have a messy roommate.
The supermarket is right across from the apartment, it's close to the school, and the environment is quite nice, but it's really frustrating to have a messy roommate.

DENG**

University of Glasgow

Blackfriars, Glasgow | Premium Range 3 En-Suite | 51 week

5.0

Pretty good, you get what you pay for, the apartment service depends on luck.
Pretty good, you get what you pay for, the apartment service depends on luck.

ZHAO**

University of Glasgow

Blackfriars, Glasgow | Premium Range 3 En-Suite | 51 week

5.0

Convenient, there is a supermarket downstairs, but the construction is very noisy.
Convenient, there is a supermarket downstairs, but the construction is very noisy.

LI**

University of Glasgow

Blackfriars, Glasgow | Premium Range 1 Studio | 51 week

5.0

The apartment is very close, nice, and comfortable.
The apartment is very close, nice, and comfortable.

SU**

University of Glasgow

Blackfriars, Glasgow | Premium Range 2 En-Suite | 44 week

5.0

Completely beyond expectations, very satisfied with the house.
Completely beyond expectations, very satisfied with the house.

LIN**

University of Strathclyde

Blackfriars, Glasgow | Premium Range 2 En-Suite | 44 week

5.0

The apartment is very close to the school, shopping is convenient most of the time, and the lease has been renewed for the second time. The customer service in this foreign land is very good.
The apartment is very close to the school, shopping is convenient most of the time, and the lease has been renewed for the second time. The customer service in this foreign land is very good.

Fan**

University of Strathclyde

Blackfriars, Glasgow | Classic En-Suite | 44 week

5.0

The cost performance is extremely high. There is a large supermarket Aldi right downstairs, which is very convenient.
The cost performance is extremely high. There is a large supermarket Aldi right downstairs, which is very convenient.

Tu**

University of Strathclyde

Blackfriars, Glasgow | Classic En-Suite | 17 week

5.0

The customer service is super good, very active and efficient.
The customer service is super good, very active and efficient.

XU**

University of Strathclyde

Blackfriars, Glasgow | Premium Range 1 En-Suite | 44 week

5.0

comfortable
comfortable

Zheng**

University of Glasgow

Blackfriars, Glasgow | Premium Range 1 En-Suite | 32 week

5.0

I haven't gone abroad due to the pandemic, but I've been receiving this information all the time.
I haven't gone abroad due to the pandemic, but I've been receiving this information all the time.

WANG**

University of Strathclyde

Blackfriars, Glasgow | Premium Range 3 En-Suite | 51 week

4.0

The house has great amenities and good internet speed.
The house has great amenities and good internet speed.

TANG**

University of Strathclyde

Blackfriars, Glasgow | Premium Range 3 En-Suite | 51 week

4.0

The geographic location is good, and the supporting facilities are also acceptable.
The geographic location is good, and the supporting facilities are also acceptable.

WEI**

University of Strathclyde

Blackfriars, Glasgow | Classic En-Suite | 44 week

4.0

Well, specifically, it is good to no less than ten words.
Well, specifically, it is good to no less than ten words.

SUN**

University of Strathclyde

Blackfriars, Glasgow | Premium Range 3 En-Suite | 51 week

3.0

It's a bit noisy during the weekdays due to the renovation.
It's a bit noisy during the weekdays due to the renovation.
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1) You can get considerate and professional consulting services; 2) You can book exclusive listings of uhomes (subject to the inventory at the time of your booking); 3) You can get the combination of the most favorable price on the whole network, including but Not limited to rent reduction discounts, rent deduction discounts, uhomes exclusive cashback discounts, uhomes exclusive assistance discounts (telephone cards, IELTS quality courses, bedding sets, rice cookers), additional service discounts, invitations and gifts, event discounts, and combination discounts Please consult your consultant for details; 4) We provide a lower price guarantee. If you book on other apartment platforms and find the same apartment with a lower price, you can book through our platform, and we will simultaneously provide you with the same low price ( For details, please refer to the lower price guarantee clause).

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Students will be asked to provide their university offer or a screenshot of the university portal showing their name and enough information to confirm the student has completed the application process.↵↵For a small sample of students, Supplier might check with their university partners if they can confirm the offers and information are genuine.↵↵If the student doesn’t reply to any of the 3 attempts, Supplier will have a red flat to this booking.↵↵If Supplier still cannot get any contact from the student, Supplier will cancel the booking.

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How to pay rent?

There are two ways to pay the apartment rent, online payment or bank wire transfer 1. For online payment, please log in to the Account of Unite Students, click the Payments page, enter the rent amount to be paid in the dialog box, click the Pay button, and enter the payment card information. If it is a British savings card, select the Debit card type (the corresponding Billing address needs to be changed to a British address), if it is a Chinese credit card, select the Credit card type (the billing address remains the domestic address) 2. For bank wire transfer, please log in to the Account of Unite Students and click Booking page, download the Bank Transfer Info file, communicate with the bank in advance, and bring the corresponding materials to the bank counter or self-service money transfer machine for remittance. In the remittance postscript, please fill in the personal reservation information (refer to the content required in the bank_tranfer_info file). The wire transfer does not arrive in real time , please be sure to wire transfer 1-2 weeks before the deadline to ensure that the funds arrive on time. Since the bank will charge a cross-border payment service fee, please pay the required rent + service fee when paying the fee to ensure that the full amount arrives.

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